Orthodontic practices near Bircher
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Bircher; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 15.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 16.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 16.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 16.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 16.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 16.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.5 miles south | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bircher with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 15.9 miles south; the next are Stourport-on-Severn (21.0 miles east) and Great Malvern (22.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 15.9 miles south |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 21.0 miles east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 22.3 miles south-east |
| Kidderminster | 3 | 22.3 miles east |
| Worcester | 8 | 23.7 miles east |
| Broseley | 1 | 25.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bircher
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 16.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 16.4 miles south |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 15.9 miles south |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 16.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bircher at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Herefordshire, County of |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 11.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,415 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 18.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 447th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wigmore School — 4.1 miles Earl Mortimer College — 4.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 16 miles Mercian House Dental Practice, Stourport-on-Severn — 21 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 12 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Bircher
Bircher is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.9 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Foley Park Dental & Implant Centre (22.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (16.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Bircher list clear aligners, the nearest 15.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bircher are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 15.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bircher to Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre is roughly 35 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 410 to 830 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £375 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bircher
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Orthodontist in Bircher: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Bircher often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Bircher and the wider Herefordshire area.
Bircher in context
ONS classifies Bircher as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bircher falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Bircher's under-16 share, 11.5%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 1,415 residents in Bircher's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Bircher usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Bircher attend schools such as Wigmore School (4.1 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (4.9 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Bircher's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Bircher among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bircher is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Ashley Moor, Yarpole, Orleton Common, Welshman's Lane, Cock Gate, and Orleton.
Bircher in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Ashley Moor, around 1 km to the north.
Local provider signals in Bircher
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bircher itself. The nearest recorded are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 16 miles away; Mercian House Dental Practice in Stourport-on-Severn, about 21 miles away; and Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 22 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bircher
Orthodontic treatment in Bircher is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bircher
There's no orthodontist on record in Bircher itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 12 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Bircher as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Bircher has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bircher, 4.6% of the 1,415 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Bircher usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Bircher attend schools such as Wigmore School (4.1 miles) and Earl Mortimer College (4.9 miles). DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Bircher's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Bircher sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bircher is about 39 miles from Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bircher
The orthodontic landscape in Bircher offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bircher
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bircher. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bircher
This section helps connect Bircher, Herefordshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Ashley Moor, Yarpole, Orleton Common, Welshman's Lane, Cock Gate, and Orleton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bircher
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bircher often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bircher?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bircher is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (16.3 miles) and Brighton Villa Dental Care (16.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bircher?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bircher, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 15.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bircher?
The nearest practice to Bircher that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 15.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.3 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (16.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bircher, Herefordshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bircher, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.